Summer Science Camps

Introduction

The annual summer science camps are primarily intended for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in learning more about modern science. Students do not have to be science majors to attend, but those who have taken several science courses will gain the most from this program. Students will primarily be selected from the local Michigan and surrounding tri-state area, but students nationwide are also encouraged to apply.

The science camps seek to promote scientific literacy among high school students. These camps are designed to instill a deeper appreciation of what science is about, the idea that science can be challenging as well as fun, and the idea that science is both exciting and practical. Having attended a camp, students will come away with the view that today’s science is an interdisciplinary and cooperative endeavor. In sponsoring these camps, Hillsdale College hopes that many students will want to pursue careers in science and choose to major in one of these fields in college.